Jasmine tea is a very historical category. According to the definition of modern tea science, jasmine tea belongs to the reprocessed tea outside the six major tea categories. It is generally made of green tea as the tea base and jasmine flowers are scented multiple times to achieve the taste of floral fragrance and tea soup.
Although it is not one of the six major tea categories, the actual market share of jasmine tea is higher than that of unpopular categories such as black tea and yellow tea. It is most popular in the northern market in China. The taste preference of green tea in the north can basically be said to be inherited jasmine tea.
About 80% of the jasmine flowers in the country come from Hengzhou, Guangxi, and the output accounts for about 60% of the world. The fragrance of Hengzhou jasmine is everywhere in the world.
Hengzhou City is located south of the Tropic of Cancer. It has abundant rainfall and sunshine all year round, which is very suitable for the growth of jasmine.
Features of Hengzhou jasmine:
Strong fragrance: Good lighting conditions are conducive to the condensation of jasmine aromatic substances.
Large buds: Double-petal jasmine buds are generally larger.
Long fragrance time: The fragrance of jasmine flowers starts from about 9 pm and lasts until about 8 am the next day.
Long flowering period: The flowering period of Hengzhou jasmine is from April to October every year, which is about 2-3 months longer than other jasmine producing areas.
Compared with ordinary jasmine, jasmine snowball is different from ordinary jasmine and has higher requirements for the quality of fresh flowers. It is necessary to manually screen the flowers that meet the requirements. Then, the receptacle at the bottom of the flower must be manually removed before it can be used for processing.
The jasmine flowers that bloom in the dog days are best picked on sunny afternoons. At this time, the jasmine flowers are not only large and white, but also have a stronger fragrance. The reason why jasmine is fragrant is that jasmine flowers contain 0.2-0.3% oil, the main components of which are benzyl alcohol and its esters, jasmine, linalool, benzoic acid, linalool, etc. In terms of taste, compared with ordinary jasmine, jasmine snowball is purer and has a stronger floral fragrance. No matter how it is brewed, it will not be bitter and tastes very comfortable.
Jasmine tea is a sweet and cool flower tea. It can be standard temperature, standard drying, good fire-reducing effect, good tonic effect, clearing away heat and purging fire, and relieving symptoms. Jasmine tea has a good effect on dysentery and abdominal pain. At the same time, jasmine tea can reduce inflammation, detoxify conjunctivitis and some sores.
Jasmine tea has a good effect of clearing the liver and improving eyesight, can produce body fluids to quench thirst, help constipation, promote diuresis, and has a good stabilizing effect on teeth. Jasmine tea can enhance strength, lower blood pressure, and prevent radiation. It is good for office workers to eat more jasmine tea. At the same time, jasmine tea can also fight cancer and anti-aging, prolong life, and is good for physical health.
Modern pharmacological studies have also shown that jasmine tea has a unique aroma and has a certain soothing effect on the nervous system. In modern fast-paced life, we often face various pressures, and the aroma of jasmine tea can stimulate the release of neurotransmitters in the brain, thereby relieving tension, anxiety and other negative emotions, so that people can get a sense of calm and relaxation after drinking.
Jasmine tea has a cleaning and health-care effect on the oral cavity. The fragrance of jasmine tea can cover up bad breath and keep the breath fresh. During drinking, tea can also play a role in rinsing the mouth, reducing the growth of bacteria in the mouth, reducing the risk of oral diseases such as periodontitis and bad breath, and maintaining oral hygiene and health.
Friends who have drunk jasmine tea are often hungry. Because the active ingredients in jasmine have a strong function of decomposing fat, it can effectively help the human body eliminate greasiness, digest and lose weight.
Drinking jasmine tea is an effective way to replenish water. Adequate water intake is more important for maintaining the body's metabolism. Jasmine tea contains a variety of nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, amino acids, etc., which play different roles in the body's physiological functions. For example, vitamin C participates in the synthesis of collagen, which helps maintain the health of tissues such as skin and blood vessels.
The ingredients in jasmine tea help promote the function of the digestive system. Tea polyphenols and other substances can stimulate gastric juice secretion, enhance gastrointestinal motility, and help food digest and decompose better.
Don't drink too much: Although jasmine tea has good health value, it is not suitable to drink too much. Generally, 4 to 6 pieces are more suitable for brewing at a time. It is not suitable to drink excessively to avoid other adverse effects on the body.
Don't drink on an empty stomach: Drinking jasmine tea on an empty stomach will cause great stimulation to the stomach, which will have adverse effects. Some people may even feel dizzy. Therefore, it is recommended to drink jasmine tea 1 hour after a meal.
Don't drink before going to bed: Drinking jasmine tea before going to bed can easily cause excitement of the central brain nerves, thereby affecting sleep, and some people may even cause insomnia.
